Beyond MoCo

A Prince George’s County man won $1 million in the August 20 Powerball Double Play drawing after unknowingly purchasing two tickets with the same numbers, each winning a $500,000 second-tier prize. The tickets were bought at Landover Hills Exxon in Landover and A-1 Laundromat in Riverdale. (more…)


MCDOT

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will begin its semi-annual washdown of 21 County-owned parking garages in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton on Monday, September 15, with cleanings continuing on nights and weekends through Tuesday, November 11. (more…)


Announcement

Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.

Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.


Event

Get into the holiday spirit at our Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Rockville Senior Center. The holiday bazaar features over 50 handmade crafters, book sale, plants sale, raffles, lunch for purchase, and more! Sponsored by Rockville Seniors, Inc.

Free admission for all ages


Maryland

Governor Wes Moore and the Board of Public Works approved $30.4 million in strategic investments for community revitalization projects statewide, including $4 million for Viva White Oak, a planned 280-acre mixed-use development in Montgomery County, as part of efforts to promote affordable housing, economic growth, and public safety. (more…)


Gaithersburg

A Gaithersburg player won a $50,000 third-tier prize in the August 27 Powerball drawing after purchasing the winning ticket at Safeway on Goshen Road, while the jackpot rolled over to an estimated $950 million for the Saturday, August 30 drawing. Full details below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)


Olney

The Olney Boys and Girls Sports Association (OBGC) and Sandy Spring Athletic Association (SSAA) have announced a merger to unify their programs, providing families in the Olney region with expanded access to training, facilities, and player development, with full integration expected by December 2025. (more…)


Downtown Silver Spring

After 16 years of operation, Bete Ethiopian Cuisine & Cafe, a beloved staple of downtown Silver Spring, has permanently closed its doors. The restaurant, located at 811 Roeder Road, has been cleared of its interior fixtures and furniture, according to Source of the Spring.

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